Obituary of Wayne Preston West

WAYNE PRESTON WEST Wayne Preston West passed away November 9, 2010 at home in Camas. He was born July 27, 1924 in Willington, TX to Henry P. and Mary Lou Holloman West. They moved to Sudan, TX when Wayne was two years old and farmed two ranches of cotton and sorghum. Wayne married June Rhodes and they had three children: Michelle, John, and Thea. Wayne worked in mining before becoming a Real Estate Broker in California. Wayne married Louise Heberling and moved to Camas, WA where they planted Noble Firs and raised miniature horses on their 10 acres in Fern Prairie. Wayne was also a member of Bethel Community Church in Washougal. He is survived by his three children, two sisters; Ruby Lee Webster, and Fern Spaulding. He is also survived by his beloved wife of 26 years, Louise, and step-children: Nancy Gerecz, Don Ruth Heberling, Bob Becky Heberling, and Sharon Don Grant, and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 13, at 10:00 Am at Bethel Community Church in Washougal. Burial will be private at the Camas Cemetery. Straub's Funeral Home & Columbia River Cremation in Camas is in charge of the arrangements. Memorial donations can be made to the Bethel Community Church or Multnomah University, 8435 NE Glisan St., Portland, OR 97220. To send condolences or to sign the online guestbook please visit www.straubsfuneralhome.com.